Frozen pork hams and shoulders imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen pork hams and shoulders by the Republic of the Congo reached $10.7 million in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 3.9K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports frozen pork hams and shoulders from
Germany alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.2M | 58% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 20% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 13% |
| Hungary | $265K | 2.5% |
| France | $192K | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $134K | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $114K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $90K | 0.8% |
| United States | $87K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $57K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, 35% below the world average of $2.27, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen pork hams and shoulders exports from the Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo exported $440 thousand of frozen pork hams and shoulders in 2024 (197 tonnes). Angola alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $440K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo frozen pork hams and shoulders imports (HS 0203.22): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0203.22: Meat: of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen pork hams and shoulders imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported frozen pork hams and shoulders worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen pork hams and shoulders to the Republic of the Congo?
Germany was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (20%) and Poland (13%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen pork hams and shoulders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $2.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen pork hams and shoulders to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2023 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does the Republic of the Congo also export frozen pork hams and shoulders?
Yes. The Republic of the Congo exported $440 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola. On balance the Republic of the Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen pork hams and shoulders?
The HS code for frozen pork hams and shoulders is subheading 0203.22. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0203 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the Republic of the Congo, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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